There will be live rock 'n' roll music on three stages (both indoors and out), chain saw-wielding ice sculptors and plenty of frothy beer. The event will run 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Event organizer Mike Nasvadi, proprietor of Buzzbin, was inspired to launch Froth Fest after seeing the lively crowds at January First Fridays. "I thought it was really cool, with ice carving all over the place and people walking around outside," he said. "It reminded me of Planet Hoth in 'Star Wars.' I thought, 'What they need is a ton of bands down here.' "

Froth Fest will "basically take over Fourth Street," Nasvadi said, from Cleveland to DeWalt avenues. Bands will play inside a 36-by-15 tent located there; there will be ice carving on a nearby outdoor stage; and the flaming ice tower also will be on Fourth. Pabst Blue Ribbon, a sponsor of the event, will sell PBR tallboys outside, and the Swenson's food truck will sell burgers and more.

Bands also will play on the indoor stages at the Buzzbin Shop, 339 Cleveland Ave. NW, and George's Lounge, 229 Cleveland Ave. NW. In all, 19 bands will each play 45-minute sets. (See schedule box.)

Many of the bands scheduled will be familiar to frequenters of Buzzbin and George's. Nasvadi offered a preview of some of the out-of-town acts participating.

"Bastard Bearded Irishmen is one of those punk-bluegrass bands from Pennsylvania, Devil's Cut from Michigan has a similar feel," he said. "Farnsworth, from West Virginia, has that two-man, Black Keys rock vibe. The Spicy Draculas are a two-piece (from New York City) with crazy style. Dazzletine is a glam-rock band from Toledo."